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The wedding reception is where the party really starts. It’s where you and your guests will celebrate your “I dos” with drinking, dancing, mixing and mingling. Find out how to choose the best venue for you, how to decorate it, and of course, how to choose the menu.

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Jessica
Late night limo pick-up?
Jessica, On September 12, 2022 at 13:13

Hi all, What is your plan for your ride home after your wedding? Are you having a limo service or private car pick up you? Cab? Our limo service charges $250 to pick us up at 1:00am and to drop...

Gurilidast1978enquih, tuesday 23-Jul-24 6 164
Sarah
Seating arrangements... are there rules?
Sarah, On February 20, 2023 at 16:13

Hi We're now at the point that we're starting to get some RSVPs in for the wedding and we're discussing table assignments. We have to coordinate people from 2 families, speaking 3 different...

Elizabeth, monday 22-Jul-24 10 797
Amanda
First Dance As a Married Couple
Amanda, On June 18, 2024 at 21:38

Hello all Brides to be! What have you and your significant other chosen for your first dance song as a married couple?! It's always nice to see what everyone has picked My husband and I danced to...

Amanda, wednesday 10-Jul-24 15 184
Amanda
All about catering - Name your serving style!
Amanda, On September 18, 2023 at 18:59

Hello Everyone! Lets talk about food, glorious food! What serving style have you chosen for your wedding dinner? Plated? Buffet? Family style? Cocktail style? Name Your Serving Style!

Amanda, wednesday 10-Jul-24 17 116
Natasha
Guys ... i'm sick of photo booths
Natasha, On January 14, 2019 at 11:47

Having been too about a dozen weddings over the last year and a half I gotta say I'm OVER photo booths. Most of the time the picture quality sucks, the props are annoying, you can get stuck in several...

Tim, monday 24-Jun-24 16 722
Jamie
Wine bottle ticket/voucher per table?
Jamie, On April 29, 2024 at 21:33

Hello, My wedding is in 4 weeks, and I need ideas on how to phrase a Wine bottle voucher/ ticket I was thinking of "Redeem for a bottle of wine" ? Does that sound right? I couldn't find any sample, I...

Hank, wednesday 19-Jun-24 3 67
Amanda
Sweetheart or Head Table?
Amanda, On March 20, 2024 at 23:38

What's your seating style? Will you and your fiance be sitting at a sweetheart table just for the two of you? Or will you sit with your whole wedding party at a head table? My husband and I decided to...

CASSEY, saturday 15-Jun-24 21 442
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Alcohol
Camilla, On June 11, 2024 at 13:43

Hi guys! My fiancé and i are supplying the booze for our wedding but we aren't drinkers so we aren't sure what's popular. What kind of coolers and beers would you guys recommend? Thanks

Hank, friday 14-Jun-24 1 17
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No Receiving Line - Help with collecting gifts/giving out favors
Danielle, On June 10, 2024 at 15:11

Hi All, We've opted out of doing a receiving line at our wedding due to time constraints. As traditional Italians, this is very new/different for my partner and I. Given that our bridal party will...

Julie, wednesday 12-Jun-24 2 16
Carleigh
Best Guestbook material?
Carleigh, On June 6, 2024 at 11:24

Hi all! For our guestbook we decided to do a wall print that will hang in our house as opposed to an album. I am wondering if anyone has experience with the best material to do this with where people...

Hank, saturday 8-Jun-24 1 45
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Using potted mums for centrepiece stems
Camilla, On June 7, 2024 at 11:09

Hi there, I'm getting married late September and I'm hoping to use a combination of sunflowers and mums to put in bud vases as part of my centerpieces. I'm wondering if anyone's had experience taking...

Camilla, friday 7-Jun-24 7
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Gambling packages
Slma, On September 2, 2019 at 11:09

We are having some table games at our reception like poker and black jack. My fiance and I thought it might be kind of fun to create little packages that our guests could buy, so for example...

Dora, monday 3-Jun-24 5 425
Amanda
How Many Cake Tiers?!
Amanda, On May 7, 2024 at 12:38

Are you stacking your wedding cake sky high or do you love the clean look of a single tier?! Or are you and you future spouse switching it up with different delicious desserts like donuts, cupcakes or...

Morgan, wednesday 29-May-24 15 151 1
Amanda
How many Cake Tiers?!
Amanda, On March 29, 2023 at 11:16

Are you stacking your wedding cake sky high or do you love the clean look of a single tier?! Or are you and you future spouse switching it up with different delicious desserts like donuts, cupcakes or...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 34 229 1
Melanie
Father/daughter dance
Melanie, On May 27, 2023 at 06:02

My father really loves the song butterfly kisses by Bob Carlisle. Says he used to sing it to me when I was a child. Unfortunately, I don't remember so to me it's just another song. Still I was okay to...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 6 71
Amanda
First Dance As a Married Couple
Amanda, On June 5, 2023 at 20:46

Hello all Brides to be! What have you and your significant other chosen for your first dance song as a married couple?! It's always nice to see what everyone has picked My husband and I danced to...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 40 535
Arianna
Wedding Favors?
Arianna, On July 25, 2023 at 16:48

Hi everyone! My friend is getting married in November and we are currently trying to decide on wedding favours. We are looking at working with a company that does customized beer labels and then doing...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 7 126
Josie
Videographer or Content Creator?!
Josie, On January 22, 2024 at 16:04

Hi all! I am a bit stuck with this... We have already put a small deposit on a Videographer for our big day, but recently trends have been showing me lots of Content Creators on instagram which I am...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 4 370
Jackie
What song did you choose for the parent dance?
Jackie, On August 14, 2023 at 23:54

One thing I am really excited about for my wedding is the dance with my dad at the reception. We have always been close, and since I am his only daughter of 4 kids, I know how excited he is to walk me...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 6 75
Kate
Reception Song Playlist!
Kate, On August 14, 2023 at 23:31

Let's talk reception playlist. How did you come up with your song choices? Was there a certain genre you played more of? Any songs you wanted to stay away from? Although we did hire a band, my husband...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 6 64
Amanda
First Dance As a Married Couple
Amanda, On August 16, 2023 at 11:02

Hello all Brides to be! What have you and your significant other chosen for your first dance song as a married couple?! It's always nice to see what everyone has picked My husband and I danced to...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 17 249
Hank
Projector and screen
Hank, On June 16, 2021 at 21:32

Is anyone using a projector and screen to showcase either a video or a photo slideshow at their wedding? I see it at weddings all the time and was wondering how many here will be doing it. Sometimes...

Christian, tuesday 19-Mar-24 4 765
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Joining in on First Dance
Kelsey, On March 9, 2024 at 12:19

My FH have been together for almost 10 years and we are dancing to You're Still The One as our first dance. We want to have others join in with us after the first verse. I think it would be really...

Hank, thursday 14-Mar-24 2 36 1
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Photobooth during reception
Heather, On February 15, 2024 at 22:48

I am considering getting a photobooth to come in and to be available after final speeches/dessert is served for a couple hours. A lot of the guests attending are younger (late twenties/mid-thirties)...

Hank, saturday 17-Feb-24 2 27
Marie
Cocktail Reception Plus Ones
Marie, On January 16, 2024 at 13:34

I would like for guests to be able to have plus ones at our cocktail style reception. However, to keep costs low and have the day remain intimate, I would prefer to have them come later into the night...

Kate, tuesday 13-Feb-24 3 51
Kayleigh
Budget Friendly Food Options
Kayleigh, On March 24, 2023 at 12:12

Hey everyone! My fiancé and I are looking for some ideas on how to make our food budget friendly but enough for around 160 guests. Our goal is to have something memorable for food but it not take...

Bayleigh, monday 5-Feb-24 12 292
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Table layout small wedding
Busy, On February 1, 2024 at 13:42

Hello, We are (finally !!) getting married March 2025. I have plenty of time to plan but I am not sure what to do with my seating layout for the reception. We are getting married on a big private...

Busy, thursday 1-Feb-24 31
Kira
Tips for services
Kira, On January 14, 2024 at 10:14

Hi all, I didn't even consider the fact that on top of prices, we would need to think about tipping people for their services. I am looking for any guidance and advice on how you have done this or...

Kira, monday 15-Jan-24 4 65
Mackenzie
Is a Grand Entrance a must?
Mackenzie, On January 9, 2024 at 09:47

My fiancé and | are having a super non-traditional wedding. Our ceremony is right next to the reception hall and starts at 7pm (it'll be super short around 10 minutes) and then the reception is...

Amanda, monday 15-Jan-24 2 49
Amanda
Garter Toss!
Amanda, On April 26, 2023 at 18:39

This one's less of a trend and more of a tradition that some people are deciding to do away with. But apparently 37% of grooms still participate in this reception tradition! Will this toss tradition...

Stephanie, tuesday 9-Jan-24 17 161
Simone
Food ideas for my wedding social
Simone, On September 29, 2016 at 17:05

Hello everyone, Next year in May of 2017, I will be having a Wedding social. I am going to post some food menu ideas for my wedding social and let me know what you thoughts are? We are looking at...

Matteo, monday 25-Dec-23 12 346
Donna-Jean
Sip N' Solve - Wedding Crossword Help!
Donna-Jean, On July 28, 2023 at 12:27

Hi everyone! I'm an October 2024 bride! I really want to have some fun interactive things for my guests to do during cocktail hour and I love the idea of doing a giant Sip N' Solve (Crossword).. I've...

Jennifer, friday 15-Dec-23 1 2,819

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